Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2007

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number: 001-31892

 


SYNNEX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   94-2703333

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

44201 Nobel Drive

Fremont, California

  94538
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(510) 656-3333

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  x    Non-accelerated filer  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding at July 2, 2007

Common Stock, $0.001 par value   31,297,980

 



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SYNNEX CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

 

          Page

PART I.

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION    3

Item 1.

   Financial Statements    3
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) as of May 31, 2007 and November 30, 2006    3
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended May 31, 2007 and 2006    4
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the Six Months Ended May 31, 2007 and 2006    5
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended May 31, 2007 and 2006    6
   Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)    7

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    18

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk    25

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    25

PART II.

   OTHER INFORMATION    26

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors    26

Item 6.

   Exhibits    37

Signatures

   38

Exhibit Index

   39

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

SYNNEX CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except for par values)

(unaudited)

 

         May 31, 2007        November 30, 2006

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 37,814    $ 27,881

Short-term investments

     15,494      13,271

Accounts receivable, net

     552,095      363,437

Receivable from vendors, net

     96,580      95,080

Receivable from affiliates

     8,564      1,855

Inventories

     569,993      594,642

Deferred income taxes

     16,183      17,994

Current deferred assets

     14,704      13,990

Other current assets

     16,166      9,887
             

Total current assets

     1,327,593      1,138,037

Property and equipment, net

     58,246      36,698

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

     118,593      48,588

Deferred income taxes

     6,833      6,716

Long-term deferred assets

     120,612      139,111

Other assets

     17,156      13,584
             

Total assets

   $ 1,649,033    $ 1,382,734
             

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Current liabilities:

     

Borrowings under securitization, term loans and lines of credit

   $ 247,235    $ 50,834

Accounts payable

     505,230      462,480

Payable to affiliates

     62,182      89,831

Accrued liabilities

     91,697      81,818

Current deferred liabilities

     36,047      29,516

Income taxes payable

     13,578      6,693
             

Total current liabilities

     955,969      721,172

Long-term borrowings

     47,958      47,967

Long-term liabilities

     12,183      10,131

Long-term deferred liabilities

     76,800      90,686

Deferred income taxes

     1,311      1,232
             

Total liabilities

     1,094,221      871,188
             

Minority interest in a subsidiary

     656      —  
             

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)

     

Stockholders’ equity:

     

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding

     —        —  

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 31,015 and 30,477 shares issued and outstanding

     31      30

Additional paid-in capital

     188,386      181,188

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     20,864      13,999

Retained earnings

     344,875      316,329
             

Total stockholders’ equity

     554,156      511,546
             

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,649,033    $ 1,382,734
             

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     May 31, 2007     May 31, 2006     May 31, 2007     May 31, 2006  

Revenue

   $ 1,684,808     $ 1,511,701     $ 3,273,084     $ 3,013,436  

Cost of revenue

     (1,600,563 )     (1,443,353 )     (3,114,415 )     (2,880,078 )
                                

Gross profit

     84,245       68,348       158,669       133,358  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (58,433 )     (45,952 )     (107,914 )     (88,715 )
                                

Income from operations before non-operating items and income taxes

     25,812       22,396       50,755       44,643  

Interest expense and finance charges, net

     (3,695 )     (4,340 )     (6,753 )     (10,192 )

Other income (expense), net

     904       (482 )     1,062       (209 )
                                

Income from operations before income taxes and minority interest

     23,021       17,574       45,064       34,242  

Provision for income taxes

     (8,288 )     (6,257 )     (16,456 )     (12,242 )
                                

Income from operations before minority interest

     14,733       11,317       28,608       22,000  

Minority interest in a subsidiary

     (62 )     —         (62 )     —    
                                

Net income

   $ 14,671     $ 11,317     $ 28,546     $ 22,000  
                                

Earnings per share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.47     $ 0.38     $ 0.93     $ 0.75  

Diluted

   $ 0.45     $ 0.36     $ 0.88     $ 0.70  

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic

     30,896       29,499       30,724       29,280  
                                

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted

     32,657       31,600       32,559       31,477  
                                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended  
     May 31, 2007     May 31, 2006  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 28,546     $ 22,000  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Depreciation expense

     4,080       2,550  

Amortization of intangible assets

     2,917       2,006  

Share-based compensation

     2,233       1,660  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     3,443       4,559  

Unrealized gain on investments

     (848 )     (169 )

Realized (gain) loss on investments

     (139 )     2,684  

Minority interest in income

     62       —    

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition of businesses:

    

Accounts receivable

     (147,475 )     63,363  

Receivable from vendors

     3       (458 )

Receivable from affiliates

     (6,709 )     2,990  

Inventories

     64,265       (2,519 )

Other assets

     8,549       (168,378 )

Payable to affiliates

     (27,648 )     (7,669 )

Accounts payable

     1,276       (32,152 )

Accrued liabilities

     8,050       (919 )

Deferred liabilities

     (15,930 )     134,148  
                

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (75,325 )     23,696  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of short-term investments

     (3,183 )     (7,329 )

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

     1,972       24,166  

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (108,838 )     (2,857 )

Purchase of property and equipment

     (17,395 )     (4,661 )

Increase in restricted cash

     (1,922 )     —    
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (129,366 )     9,319  
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and securitization

     659,663       —    

Payment of revolving lines of credit and securitization

     (464,295 )     (27,704 )

Proceeds from bank loan

     10,425       212,769  

Payment of bank loan

     (12,779 )     (192,286 )

Cash overdraft

     14,041       (24,176 )

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

     4,913       4,820  
                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     211,968       (26,577 )
                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     2,656       (1,105 )
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     9,933       5,333  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     27,881       13,636  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 37,814     $ 18,969  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
     May 31, 2007    May 31, 2006     May 31, 2007    May 31, 2006

Net income

   $ 14,671    $ 11,317     $ 28,546    $ 22,000

Other comprehensive income:

          

Changes in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities

     16      1,265       20      1,358

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     8,666      (40 )     6,845      2,012
                            

Total comprehensive income

   $ 23,353    $ 12,542     $ 35,411    $ 25,370
                            

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006

(amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:

SYNNEX Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, herein referred to as “SYNNEX” or the “Company”) is a business process services company. The Company’s business process services include distribution, assembly, logistics and business process outsourcing. SYNNEX is headquartered in Fremont, California and has operations in the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, Philippines and the United Kingdom.

The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of May 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the three and six months then ended have been prepared by the Company in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The amounts as of November 30, 2006 have been derived from the Company’s annual audited financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to state fairly the financial position of the Company and its results of operations and cash flows as of and for the periods presented. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual audited financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the year ended November 30, 2006, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year then ended.

The results of operations for the six months ended May 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending November 30, 2007, or any future period and the Company makes no representations related thereto.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. The Company evaluates these estimates on a regular basis and bases them on historical experience and on various assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and majority-owned subsidiaries in which no substantive participating rights are held by minority stockholders. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The consolidated financial statements include 100% of the assets and liabilities of these majority-owned subsidiaries and the ownership interest of minority investors is recorded as minority interest. Investments in 20% through 50% owned affiliated companies are included under the equity method of accounting where the Company exercises significant influence over operating and financial affairs of the investee. Investments in less than 20% owned companies or investments in 20% through 50% owned companies where the Company does not exercise significant influence over operating and financial affairs of the investee are recorded under the cost method.

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006

(amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

Segment Reporting

During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company consolidated its two reporting segments (distribution and assembly services) into one reportable segment due to the integrated nature of these services. The decision was primarily based on how the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) views and evaluates the Company’s operations in making operational and strategic decisions and assessments of financial performance. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the CODM as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.”

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity or remaining maturity at date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist principally of money market deposit accounts that are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of default by financial institutions to the extent that cash balances with financial institutions are in excess of amounts that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Restricted cash

As of May 31, 2007 and November 30, 2006, the Company had restricted cash in the amount of $10,063 and $8,141 respectively, for future payments to one of its vendors relating to a long-term project at the Company’s Mexico operation.

Investments

The Company classifies its investments in marketable securities as trading and available-for-sale. All securities related to its deferred compensation plan are classified as trading and are recorded at fair value, based on quoted market prices, and unrealized gains and losses are included in “Other income (expense), net” in the Company’s financial statements. All other securities are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair market value, based on quoted market prices, and unrealized gains and losses are included in “Accumulated other comprehensive income,” a component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses, which are calculated based on the specific identification method, and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary, if any, are recorded in “Other income (expense), net” as incurred.

To determine whether a decline in value is other-than-temporary, the Company evaluates several factors, including current economic environment, market conditions, operational and financial performance of the investee, and other specific factors relating to the business underlying the investment, including business outlook of the investee, future trends in the investee’s industry and the Company’s intent to carry the investment for a sufficient period of time for any recovery in fair value. If a decline in value is deemed as other-than-temporary, the Company records reductions in carrying values to estimated fair values, which are determined based on quoted market prices if available or on one or more of the valuation methods such as pricing models using historical and projected financial information, liquidation values, and values of other comparable public companies.

Long-term investments include instruments that the Company has the ability and intent to hold for more than twelve months. The Company classifies its long-term investments as available-for-sale if a readily determinable fair value is available.

Allowance for doubtful accounts

The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated to cover the losses resulting from the inability of customers to make payments for outstanding balances. In estimating the required allowance, the Company takes into consideration the overall quality and aging of the receivables, credit evaluations of customers’ financial condition and existence of credit insurance. The Company also evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on specific customer circumstances, current economic trends, historical experience with collections and any value and adequacy of collateral received from customers.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed based on the weighted-average method. Inventories consist of finished goods purchased from various manufacturers for distribution resale and components used for assembly services. The Company records estimated inventory reserves for quantities in excess of demand, cost in excess of market value and product obsolescence.

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006

(amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method based upon the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets, or the lease term of the respective assets, if applicable. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, and improvements are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations in the period realized. The ranges of estimated useful lives for property and equipment categories are as follows:

 

Equipment and furniture

   3 - 7 years

Software

   3 - 7 years

Leasehold improvements

   1 - 10 years

Buildings

   39 years

Goodwill

The Company has adopted SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” which revised the standards of accounting for goodwill, by replacing the amortization of these assets with the requirement that they be reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if impairment indicators exist. The values assigned to goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are usually based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the success and life cycle of products and technologies acquired. No goodwill impairment was recorded for the periods presented.

Impairment of long-lived assets

The Company reviews the recoverability of its long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and intangible assets, when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate the carrying value of the asset or asset group may not be recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is based on the Company’s ability to recover the carrying value of the asset or asset group from the expected future pre-tax cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, of the related operations. If these cash flows are less than the carrying value of such assets, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value. The measurement of impairment requires management to estimate future cash flows and the fair value of long-lived assets.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets primarily consist of vendor lists and customer lists, which are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives. Intangible assets are amortized as follows:

 

Vendor lists

   4 - 10 years

Customer lists

   4 - 8 years

Other intangible assets

   3 - 10 years

Software costs

The Company develops software for internal use only. The payroll and other costs related to the development of software have been expensed as incurred. Excluding the costs of support, maintenance and training functions that are not subject to capitalization, the costs of the software department were not material for the periods presented. If the internal software development costs become material, the Company will capitalize the costs based on the defined criteria for capitalization in accordance with Statement of Position 98-1, “Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use.”

Long-term deferred assets and long-term deferred liabilities

The Company’s Mexico operation has entered into a multi-year contract to sell equipment to an independent third-party contractor that provides equipment and services to the Mexican government. The payments by the Mexican government are generally due on a monthly basis and are contingent upon the contractor continuing to provide services to the Mexican government. The Company recognizes product revenue and cost of revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. All long-term accounts receivable and deferred cost of revenue associated with this contract are included in the consolidated balance sheet under the caption “Long-term deferred assets.” According to contract terms, the Company also holds back a certain amount of accounts payable for a certain period of time. All long-term accounts payable and long-term deferred revenues associated with this contract are included in the consolidated balance sheet under the caption “Long-term deferred liabilities.”

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006

(amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

Concentration of credit risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist principally of accounts receivable, cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are maintained with high quality institutions, the compositions and maturities of which are regularly monitored by management. Through May 31, 2007, the Company had not experienced any losses on such deposits.

Accounts receivable include amounts due from customers primarily in the technology industry. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and limits the amount of credit extended when deemed necessary, but generally requires no collateral. The Company also maintains allowances for potential credit losses. In estimating the required allowances, the Company takes into consideration the overall quality and aging of the receivable portfolio, the existence of a limited amount of credit insurance and specifically identified customer risks. Through May 31, 2007, such losses have been within management’s expectations.

In the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 no single customer exceeded 10% of the Company’s total revenue. For the three months ended May 31, 2006, sales to one customer accounted for 10% of the Company’s total revenue and no single customer exceeded 10% of the Company’s total revenue for the six months ended May 31, 2006. At May 31, 2007 and November 30, 2006, no single customer comprised more than 10% of the total consolidated accounts receivable balance.

Revenue recognition

The Company recognizes revenue generally as products are shipped, if a purchase order exists, the sale price is fixed or determinable, collection of resulting receivables is reasonably assured, risk of loss and title have transferred and product returns are reasonably estimable. Shipping terms are typically F.O.B. the Company’s warehouse. Provisions for sales returns are estimated based on historical data and are recorded concurrently with the recognition of revenue. These provisions are reviewed and adjusted periodically by the Company. Revenue is reduced for early payment discounts and volume incentive rebates offered to customers.

The Company purchases licensed software products from original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) vendors and distributes them to customers. Revenue is recognized upon shipment of software products when a purchase order exists, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collection is determined to be probable. Subsequent to the sale of software products, the Company generally has no obligation to provide any modification, customization, upgrades, enhancements, or any other post-contract customer support.

The Company’s Mexico operation has entered into a multi-year contract to sell equipment to a contractor that provides equipment and services to the Mexican government. Under the agreement, the Mexican government makes payments into the Company’s account. The payments on this contract by the Mexican government are generally due on a monthly basis and are contingent upon the contractor continuing to provide services to the government. The Company recognizes product revenue and cost of revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract.

Original Equipment Manufacturer supplier programs

Funds received from OEM suppliers for inventory volume promotion programs, price protection and product rebates are recorded as adjustments to cost of revenue and the carrying value of inventories, as appropriate. The Company tracks vendor promotional programs for volume discounts on a program-by-program basis. The Company monitors the balances of receivables from vendors on a quarterly basis and adjusts the balances due for differences between expected and actual volume sales. Vendor receivables are generally collected through reductions authorized by the vendor, to accounts payable. Funds received for specific marketing and infrastructure reimbursements, net of direct costs, are recorded as adjustments to selling, general and administrative expenses, and any excess reimbursement amount is recorded as an adjustment to cost of revenue.

Royalties

The Company purchases licensed software products from OEM vendors, which it subsequently distributes to resellers. Royalties to OEM vendors are accrued for and recorded in cost of revenue when software products are shipped and revenue is recognized.

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006

(amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

Warranties

The Company’s OEM suppliers generally warrant the products distributed by the Company and allow returns of defective products. The Company generally does not independently warrant the products it distributes; however, the Company does warrant the following: (1) its services with regard to products that it assembles for its customers, and (2) products that it builds to order from components purchased from other sources. To date neither warranty expense, nor the accrual for warranty costs has been material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Advertising

Costs related to advertising and product promotion expenditures are charged to selling, general and administrative expenses as incurred and are primarily offset by OEM marketing reimbursements. To date, net costs related to advertising and promotion expenditures have not been material.

Income taxes

The asset and liability method is used in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements using enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the difference is expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are provided against assets that are not likely to be realized.

Fair value of financial instruments

For certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, short-term investments, forward contracts, accounts receivable and accounts payable, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturities. The amount shown for borrowings also approximates fair value since current interest rates offered to the Company for debt of similar maturities are approximately the same. The estimated fair values of foreign exchange forward contracts are based on market prices or current rates offered for contracts with similar terms and maturities. The ultimate amounts paid or received under these foreign exchange contracts, however, depend on future exchange rates. These gains or losses are based on changes in the fair value of the contracts, which generally occur as a result of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and are recorded in “Other income (expense), net.”

Foreign currency translations

The functional currencies of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are their respective local currencies, with the exception of the Company’s operations in the UK and the Philippines, for which the functional currencies are the U.S. dollar. The financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries, other than the operations in the UK and the Philippines, are translated into U.S. dollars for consolidation as follows: assets and liabilities at the exchange rate as of the balance sheet date, stockholders’ equity at the historical rates of exchange, and income and expense amounts at the average exchange rate for the quarter. Translation adjustments resulting from the translation of the subsidiaries’ accounts are included in “Accumulated other comprehensive income.” Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included within “Other income (expense), net.” Such amounts are not significant to any of the periods presented.

Comprehensive income

Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. The primary components of comprehensive income for the Company include net income, foreign currency translation adjustments arising from the consolidation of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries and unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s available-for-sale securities.

Share-based compensation

Effective December 1, 2005, the Company began accounting for share-based compensation under the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” which requires the recognition of the fair value of share-based compensation. Under the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), share-based compensation is estimated at the grant date based on the fair value of the awards expected to vest and recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service period of the award. The Company has used the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate fair value of share-based awards, which requires various assumptions including estimating stock price volatility, forfeiture rates and expected life.

Net income per common share

Net income per common share-basic is computed by dividing the net income for the period by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted weighted-average shares include the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted shares and restricted stock units. The calculation of net income per common share is presented in Note 8.

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006

(amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share” requires that employee stock options, non-vested restricted shares and similar equity instruments granted by the Company be treated as potential common shares outstanding in computing diluted earnings per share. Diluted shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of in-the-money options. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options, the amount of compensation cost for future services that the Company has not yet recognized and the amount of tax benefits that would be recorded in additional paid-in-capital when the award becomes deductible are assumed to be used to repurchase shares.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to current period presentation. Such reclassifications have no effect on net income as previously reported.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and will be applicable to the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of FIN 48 on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. SFAS No. 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. It also responds to investors’ requests for expanded information about the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, the information used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, and does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and is required to be adopted by the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities- including an amendment to FASB Statement No. 115,” which permits entities to elect to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. This election is irrevocable. SFAS No. 159 will be effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 159 may have on its financial statements.

NOTE 3 – SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION:

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense under the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including employee stock options and employee stock purchases based on estimated fair values.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate fair value of share-based awards, which requires various assumptions including estimating stock price volatility, forfeiture rates and expected life. Under the fair value recognition provisions for SFAS No. 123(R), share-based compensation is estimated at the grant date based on the fair value of the awards expected to vest and recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service period of the award. In addition, option-pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the option’s expected life and the price volatility of the underlying stock. The expected stock price volatility assumption was determined using historical volatility of the Company’s common stock.

During the three and six months ended May 31, 2007, the Company granted eighty-five thousand stock options, with an estimated total grant-date fair value of $767. During the three and six months ended May 31, 2007, approximately fifty-six thousand and sixty-one thousand shares of restricted stock were granted, respectively. During the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company recorded share-based compensation cost of $1,229, $925, $2,233 and $1,660 respectively.

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006

(amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4 – BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS:

Accounts receivable, net:

 

     May 31,
2007
    November 30,
2006
 

Trade accounts receivable

   $ 584,330     $ 394,986  

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (14,811 )     (14,433 )

Less: Allowance for sales returns

     (17,424 )     (17,116 )
                
   $ 552,095     $ 363,437  
                

The increase in accounts receivable as of May 31, 2007 was primarily due to an amendment in terms of the Company’s U.S. Arrangement in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, which resulted in all accounts receivable and related funding transacted under the Company’s U.S. Arrangement being classified as on-balance sheet transactions versus as of November 30, 2006 when they were classified as off-balance sheet (see Note 5).

Inventories:

 

     May 31,
2007
   November 30,
2006

Components

   $ 38,547    $ 66,775

Finished goods

     531,446      527,867
             
   $ 569,993    $ 594,642
             

Goodwill and Intangible assets, net:

 

     May 31, 2007    November 30, 2006
     Gross
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
    Net
Amount
   Gross
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
    Net
Amount

Goodwill

   $ 88,846    $ —       $ 88,846    $ 30,144    $ —       $ 30,144

Vendor lists

     22,062      (17,383 )     4,679      22,062      (16,307 )     5,755

Customer lists

     28,816      (5,901 )     22,915      15,141      (4,738 )     10,403

Other intangible assets

     3,403      (1,250 )     2,153      3,259      (973 )     2,286
                                           
   $ 143,127    $ (24,534 )   $ 118,593    $ 70,606    $ (22,018 )   $ 48,588
                                           

Amortization expense was $1,719, $1,006, $2,917 and $2,004 for the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in amortization expense, goodwill and intangibles as of May 31, 2007 was due to the acquisitions of Link2Support, PC Wholesale, the Redmond Group of Companies and HiChina Web Solutions (see Note 11).

NOTE 5 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARRANGEMENTS:

The Company primarily finances its North America operations through two accounts receivable securitization programs, a U.S. facility (the “U.S. Arrangement”) and a Canadian facility (the “Canadian Arrangement”).

The Company has established a revolving securitization arrangement (the “U.S. Arrangement”) through a consolidated wholly-owned subsidiary to sell up to $350,000 U.S. trade accounts receivable based upon eligible trade receivables (“U.S. Receivables”). The U.S. Arrangement expires in February 2011. The Company’s effective borrowing cost under the U.S. Arrangement is a blend of the prevailing dealer commercial paper rate and LIBOR plus 0.55% per annum. Prior to amending the U.S. Arrangement in February 2007, the Company recorded the previous U.S. Arrangement as an off-balance sheet transaction because the Company funded its advances by selling undivided ownership interests in the U.S. Receivables. The amended U.S. Arrangement requires the Company to account for this transaction as an on-balance sheet transaction because the Company funds its borrowings by pledging all of its rights, title and interest in and to the U.S. Receivables as security.

SYNNEX Canada Limited (“SYNNEX Canada”) amended its one-year revolving Canadian Arrangement on April 30, 2007, to increase its availability to sell a maximum of C$125,000 of U.S. and Canadian trade receivables (“Canadian Receivables”) from the previous level of C$100,000 to a financial institution. In connection with the Canadian Arrangement, SYNNEX Canada sells its Canadian Receivables to the financial institution on a fully-serviced basis. The effective discount

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006

(amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

rate of the Canadian Arrangement is the prevailing Bankers’ Acceptance rate of return or prime rate in Canada plus 0.45% per annum. To the extent that cash was received in exchange, the amount of Canadian Receivables sold to the financial institution has been recorded as a true sale, in accordance with SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.” In connection with this Canadian Arrangement, the Company issued a guarantee of SYNNEX Canada’s performance.

The amount of Canadian Receivables sold to the financial institution and not yet collected from customers at May 31, 2007 and November 30, 2006 was $83,500 and $70,810, respectively. The gross proceeds resulting from the sale of Canadian Receivables totaled approximately $76,178, $43,263, $127,035, and $100,029 in the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The gross payments to the financial institution under the Canadian Arrangement totaled approximately $63,121, $56,164, $120,670, and $125,063 in the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Under the U.S. and Canadian Arrangements the Company is required to maintain certain financial covenants to maintain its eligibility to sell additional U.S. and Canadian Receivables under the facilities. These covenants include minimum net worth, minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, and net worth percentage. The Company was in compliance with the material covenants at May 31, 2007 and November 30, 2006.

As is customary in trade accounts receivable securitization arrangements, a credit rating agency’s downgrade of the third-party issuer of commercial paper or of a back-up liquidity provider (which provides a source of funding if the commercial paper market cannot be accessed) could result in an adverse change or loss of the Company’s financing capacity under these programs if the commercial paper issuer or liquidity back-up provider is not replaced. Loss of such financing capacity could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

The Company has also entered into financing agreements with various financial institutions (“Flooring Companies”) to allow certain customers of the Company to finance their purchases directly with the Flooring Companies. Under these agreements, the Flooring Companies pay to the Company the selling price of products sold to various customers, less a discount, within approximately 15 to 30 days from the date of sale. The Company is contingently liable to repurchase inventory sold under flooring agreements in the event of any default by its customers under the agreement and such inventory being repossessed by the Flooring Companies (see Note 12, “Commitments and Contingencies” for additional information). Approximately $241,068, $240,627, $445,918 and $486,124 of the Company’s net sales were financed under these programs in the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Approximately $42,611 and $44,394 of accounts receivable at May 31, 2007 and November 30, 2006, respectively, were subject to flooring agreements. Flooring fees were approximately $1,462, $1,411, $2,674 and $2,887 in the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and are included within “Interest expense and finance charges, net.”

NOTE 6 – RESTRUCTURING CHARGES:

During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, in connection with the acquisition of the Redmond Group of Companies (“RGC”), the Company announced a restructuring program in Canada. The measures, which included workforce reductions, facilities consolidation and other related expenses, are intended to align the Company’s capacity and infrastructure, and utilize synergies within the business to provide more cost effective services to the Company’s customers. The Company accrued $1,900 in restructuring costs related to the RGC acquisition in Canada under Emerging Issues Task Force 95-3 “Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Purchase Business Combination.” These charges are primarily associated with facilities consolidation of $1,200 and workforce reductions of $700. These items are subject to change based on the actual costs incurred. Changes to these estimates could increase or decrease the amount of the purchase price allocated to goodwill.

The Company has completed its restructuring program announced in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 by its subsidiary SYNNEX Canada in accordance with SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.”

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006

(amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7 – BORROWINGS:

Borrowings consist of the following:

 

         May 31,    
2007
    November 30,
2006
 

SYNNEX US revolving line of credit and securitization

   $ 220,769     $ 27,070  

SYNNEX Canada term loan

     12,026       1,178  

SYNNEX Canada revolving line

     2,856       —    

SYNNEX Mexico term loan

     59,425       70,436  

SYNNEX UK line of credit

     93       81  

Others

     24       36  
                
     295,193       98,801  

Less: Current portion

     (247,235 )     (50,834 )
                

Non-current portion

   $ 47,958     $ 47,967  
                

The increase in U.S. revolving line of credit and securitization as of May 31, 2007 was primarily due to an amendment in terms of the Company’s U.S. Arrangement in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, which resulted in all accounts receivable and related funding transacted under the Company’s U.S. Arrangement being classified as on-balance sheet transactions versus as of November 30, 2006 when they were classified as off-balance sheet (see Note 5).

SYNNEX Canada amended its established revolving line of credit arrangement on April 30, 2007 to increase its credit limit from C$20,000 to C$30,000. The revolving credit facility expires in January 2010. Interest on this facility is based on the Canadian adjusted prime rate.

NOTE 8 – NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share for the periods indicated:

 

     Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
     May 31,
2007
   May 31,
2006
   May 31,
2007
   May 31,
2006

Net income

   $ 14,671    $ 11,317    $ 28,546    $ 22,000
                           

Weighted-average common shares – basic

     30,896      29,499      30,724      29,280

Effect of dilutive securities:

           

Stock options and restricted stock

     1,761      2,101      1,835      2,197
                           

Weighted-average common shares – diluted

     32,657      31,600      32,559      31,477
                           

Earnings per share:

           

Basic

   $ 0.47    $ 0.38    $ 0.93    $ 0.75

Diluted

   $ 0.45    $ 0.36    $ 0.88    $ 0.70

Options to purchase 849 and 838 shares for the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 1,603 shares for the three and six months ended May 31, 2006 of common stock have not been included in the computation of diluted net income per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

NOTE 9 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

Purchases of inventories from MiTAC International Corporation and its affiliates (principally motherboards and other peripherals) were approximately $64,839, $107,098, $144,485 and $215,009 during the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Sales to MiTAC International Corporation and its affiliates during the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006 were approximately $188, $360, $1,277 and $920, respectively. The Company’s relationship with MiTAC International Corporation has been informal and is not governed by long-term commitments or arrangements with respect to pricing terms, revenue, or capacity commitments. Accordingly, the Company negotiates manufacturing and pricing terms, including allocating customer revenue, on a case-by-case basis with MiTAC International Corporation.

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006

(amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

In the second quarter of fiscal 2007, as an investment option for the deferred compensation plan, the Company acquired and held shares in MiTAC International Corporation. The fair market value of the common stock of MiTAC International held as of May 31, 2007 was $1,975.

NOTE 10 – SEGMENT INFORMATION:

The Company primarily operates in North America. U.S. and Canada are included in the North America operations and China, Philippines, Mexico and the United Kingdom are included in Other operations. Shown below is summarized financial information related to the geographic areas in which the Company operated at May 31, 2007 and 2006 and for each of the periods then ended:

 

     Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
     May 31,
2007
   May 31,
2006
  

May 31,

2007

   May 31,
2006
     (in thousands)    (in thousands)

Revenue

           

North America

   $ 1,627,672    $ 1,445,058    $ 3,158,900    $ 2,885,809

Other

     57,136      66,643      114,184      127,627
                           
   $ 1,684,808    $ 1,511,701    $ 3,273,084    $ 3,013,436
                           
           
               As of
               May 31,
2007
   May 31,
2006
               (in thousands)

Long lived assets

           

North America

   $ 53,050    $ 26,264

Other

     22,352      15,895
                   
   $ 75,402    $ 42,159
                   

Revenue in the U.S. was approximately 78% of total revenue for the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006.

NOTE 11 – ACQUISITIONS:

During the fiscal year 2007, the Company made the following acquisitions:

On February 20, 2007, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Link2Support, Inc. based in Manila, Philippines for approximately $25,000 in cash. The acquisition agreement allows for an earnout payment of an additional $5,000 to be paid if certain milestones are met in the first year after the acquisition. Link2Support is a technical support and contact center that delivers voice, e-mail and technical chat support as well as other value-added services. The Link2Support acquisition is consistent with the Company’s strategy to broaden its business process services offerings and increases its contact center expertise. The aggregate purchase price was allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimates of fair value. The fair value of identifiable net tangible assets acquired was $7,900, intangible assets was $4,000, and the remainder of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired of $13,100 has been recognized as goodwill.

On February 27, 2007, the Company acquired the assets of PC Wholesale, a division of Insight Direct USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Insight Enterprises, Inc. The Company paid a purchase price of $29,444 in cash. PC Wholesale is an IT distributor with special focus on end-of-life and refurbished equipment that is complementary to the Company’s core distribution business. An initial payment for $10,000 was made on February 27, 2007 and the remaining payment was made on March 1, 2007. The aggregate purchase price was allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimates of fair value. The fair value of identifiable net tangible assets acquired was $19,444, intangible assets was $2,500, and the remainder of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired of $7,500 has been recognized as goodwill.

On April 5, 2007, the Company purchased a controlling interest in China Civilink (Cayman) for $30,000. China Civilink (Cayman) operates in China as HiChina Web Solutions. HiChina Web Solutions, which is based in Beijing, China, provides internet services such as domain name registration and web hosting. The acquisition of HiChina Web Solutions further supports the Company’s strategy to grow its business process services offerings by providing access to an established customer base in China. The aggregate purchase price was allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimates of fair value. The fair value of identifiable net tangible assets acquired was $4,250, intangible assets was $7,000, and the remainder of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired of $18,750 has been recognized as goodwill.

 

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SYNNEX CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006

(amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

On May 1, 2007, SYNNEX Canada acquired substantially all of the assets of the Redmond Group of Companies (“RGC”), including AVS Technologies, an independent distributor of consumer electronics. Total consideration for the purchased assets, net of assumed debt, was approximately $29,300. Of this amount, approximately $3,100 is payable after 180 days following the closing date and confirmation of net tangible assets. The acquisition agreement allows for an additional $400 to be paid if certain milestones are met in the first 13 months following the closing date. The acquisition of RGC further supports SYNNEX Canada’s expansion in its consumer electronics distribution. The RGC business has been fully integrated within SYNNEX Canada. The aggregate purchase price was allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimates of fair value. The fair value of identifiable net assets acquired was $14,600 and the remainder of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired of $14,700 has been recognized as goodwill.

The above acquisitions, individually and in the aggregate, did not meet the conditions of a material business combination and they were not subject to the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The allocation of purchase price in the above acquisitions is preliminary and the estimates and assumptions used are subject to change. The Company is continuing to evaluate the allocation of purchase price to net tangible and identifiable intangible assets and does not expect the final allocation of purchase price to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

NOTE 12 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

The Company was contingently liable at May 31, 2007, under agreements to repurchase repossessed inventory acquired by Flooring Companies as a result of default on floor plan financing arrangements by the Company’s customers. These arrangements are described in Note 5. Losses, if any, would be the difference between repossession cost and the resale value of the inventory. There have been no repurchases through May 31, 2007, under these agreements, nor is the Company aware of any pending customer defaults or repurchase obligations.

The Company is from time to time involved in legal proceedings, including the following:

In May 2002, Seanix Technology Inc. filed a trademark infringement action in the Federal Court of Canada against the Company and SYNNEX Canada. The suit claims that the Company has infringed on Seanix’s exclusive rights to its Canadian trademark registration and caused confusion between the two companies resulting from, among other things, the Company’s use of trademarks confusingly similar to the Seanix trademarks. The complaint seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages in an amount to be determined. Substantial discovery has taken place and no trial date has been set.

In May 2002, Acropolis Systems, Inc. and Tony Yeh filed a civil suit in Santa Clara County California Superior Court against the Company, Robert Huang, C. Kevin Chuang and Stephen R. Bowling. The suit alleges violation of California securities laws, fraud and concealment and breach of contract resulting from, among other things, failure to disclose the existence of a lien in favor of the Company on the assets of eManage.com, Inc. prior to entering into stock purchase agreements for shares of eManage.com stock. At the times of these stock purchases, the Company was the majority stockholder of eManage.com. The complaint seeks monetary damages in the amount of approximately $2,000. Substantial discovery has taken place and a trial date has been set for November 2007.

In addition, the Company has been involved in various bankruptcy preference actions where the Company was a supplier to the companies now in bankruptcy. These preference actions are filed by the bankruptcy trustee on behalf of the bankrupt estate and generally seek to have payments made by the debtor within 90 days prior to the bankruptcy returned to the bankruptcy estate for allocation among all of the bankrupt estate’s creditors. The Company is not aware of any currently pending preference actions.

The Company does not believe that these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flow.

 

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Report”), the words “believes,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “allows,” “can,” “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These are statements that relate to future periods and include statements relating to our services, our relationships with and the value we provide to our OEM suppliers and reseller customers, our relationship with MiTAC International and Sun Microsystems, the anticipated benefits and closing of our recent acquisitions, the anticipated effect of our acquisitions on our financial position, the anticipated increase in market share of domain name and web hosting related internet services, the consolidation of our Canadian facilities, our strategy with respect to international operations, gross margin, selling, general and administrative expenses, fluctuations in future revenues and operating results and future expenses, fluctuations in inventory, our estimates regarding our capital requirements and our needs for additional financing, our infrastructure needs and growth, strategic acquisitions or investments, use of our working capital, expansion of our operations and related costs, impact of accounting pronouncements, impact of new rules and regulations affecting public companies, the adequacy of our cash resources to meet our capital needs, statements regarding our securitization programs, sources of revenue and the adequacy of our disclosure controls and procedures. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those risks discussed below in Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” as well as the seasonality of the buying patterns of our customers, the concentration of sales to large customers, dependence upon and trends in capital spending budgets in the IT industry, fluctuations in general economic conditions, increased competition and costs related to expansion of our operations. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Overview

We are a business process services company. We offer a comprehensive range of services to IT original equipment manufacturers and software publishers, collectively OEMs, and reseller customers worldwide. The business process services that we offer include product distribution and assembly, logistics and business process outsourcing.

We offer our business process services so that OEM suppliers and resellers can outsource to us multiple areas of their businesses that are outside of their core competencies. This model allows us to provide a wide range of business process services at several points along the IT and other product supply chains. We believe that the combination of our broad range of supply chain capabilities along with other value-added services, our focus on serving leading OEMs and our efficient operations enables us to realize strong relationships with our OEM suppliers and reseller customers.

We are headquartered in Fremont, California and have distribution, sales, assembly and contact center facilities in the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, Philippines and the United Kingdom. From a geographic segment perspective, approximately 97% of our total revenue is from North America and the remaining 3% is from outside North America. In each of the three and six months ended May 31, 2007, our largest OEM supplier, HP, accounted for approximately 30% and 28% of our total revenue respectively.

The IT distribution and assembly industries in which we operate are characterized by low gross profit as a percentage of revenue, or gross margin, and low income from operations as a percentage of revenue, or operating margin. As well, the market for IT products and services is generally characterized by declining unit prices and short product life cycles. We set our sales price based on the market supply and demand characteristics for each particular product or bundle of products we distribute and services we provide.

Our revenue is highly dependent on the end-market demand for IT products and services. This end-market demand is influenced by many factors including the introduction of new IT products and software by OEMs, replacement cycles for existing IT products and overall economic growth and general business activity. A difficult and challenging economic environment may also lead to consolidation or decline in the IT industry and increased price-based competition.

Recent Acquisitions and Divestitures

We seek to augment our services offering growth with strategic acquisitions of businesses and assets that complement and expand our business process services capabilities. We also divest businesses that we deem not strategic to our ongoing operations. Our historical acquisitions have brought us new reseller customers and OEM suppliers, extended the geographic

 

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reach of our operations, particularly in international markets, and expanded the services we provide to our OEM suppliers and customers. We account for acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting and include acquired entities within our consolidated financial statements from the closing date of the acquisition.

During fiscal 2007, we made the following acquisitions:

On February 20, 2007, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Link2Support, Inc. or Link2Support based in Manila, Philippines for approximately $25.0 million in cash. The acquisition agreement allows for an earnout payment of an additional $5.0 million to be paid if certain milestones are met in the first year after the acquisition. Link2Support is a technical support and contact center that delivers voice, e-mail and technical chat support as well as other value-added services. The Link2Support acquisition is consistent with our strategy to broaden our business process services offerings and increases our contact center expertise. The aggregate purchase price was allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimates of fair value. The fair value of identifiable net tangible assets acquired was $7.9 million, intangible assets was $4.0 million, and the remainder of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired of $13.1 million has been recognized as goodwill.

On February 27, 2007, we acquired the assets of PC Wholesale, a division of Insight Direct USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Insight Enterprises, Inc. We paid a purchase price of $29.4 million in cash. PC Wholesale is an IT distributor with special focus on end-of-life and refurbished equipment that is complementary to our core distribution business. An initial payment for $10.0 million was made on February 27, 2007 and the remaining payment was made on March 1, 2007. The aggregate purchase price was allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimates of fair value. The fair value of identifiable net tangible assets acquired was $19.4 million, intangible assets of $2.5 million, and the remainder of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired of $7.5 million has been recognized as goodwill.

On April 5, 2007, we purchased a controlling interest in China Civilink (Cayman) for $30.0 million, China Civilink (Cayman) operates in China as HiChina Web Solutions. HiChina Web Solutions, which is based in Beijing, China, provides internet services such as domain name registration and web hosting. The acquisition of HiChina Web Solutions further supports our strategy to grow our business process services offerings by providing access to an established customer base in China. The aggregate purchase price was allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimates of fair value. The fair value of identifiable net tangible assets acquired was $4.3 million, intangible assets was $7.0 million, and the remainder of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired of $18.7 million has been recognized as goodwill.

On May 1, 2007, our Canadian subsidiary, SYNNEX Canada Limited, or SYNNEX Canada, acquired substantially all of the assets of the Redmond Group of Companies or RGC, including AVS Technologies, an independent distributor of consumer electronics. Total consideration for the purchased assets, net of assumed debt, was approximately $29.3 million. Of this amount, approximately $3.1 million is payable after 180 days following the closing date and confirmation of net tangible assets. The acquisition agreement allows for an additional $0.4 million to be paid if certain milestones are met in the first 13 months following the closing date. The acquisition of RGC further supports SYNNEX Canada’s expansion in its consumer electronics distribution. The RGC business has been fully integrated within SYNNEX Canada. The aggregate purchase price was allocated to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimates of fair value. The fair value of identifiable net assets acquired was $14.6 million and the remainder of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired of $14.7 million has been recognized as goodwill.

The above acquisitions, individually and in the aggregate, did not meet the conditions of a material business combination and they were not subject to the disclosure requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards or SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The allocation of purchase price in the above acquisitions is preliminary and the estimates and assumptions used are subject to change. We are continuing to evaluate the allocation of purchase price to net tangible and identifiable intangible assets and do not expect the final allocation of purchase price to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Building Acquisition

On March 9, 2007, SYNNEX Canada completed the purchase of a new logistics facility in Guelph, Canada. The facility is approximately six hundred thousand square feet. The total purchase price for this facility was approximately $12.5 million. SYNNEX Canada will be consolidating multiple existing Ontario, Canada area facilities into this new facility.

Restructuring Charges

During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, in connection with the acquisition of RGC we announced a restructuring program in Canada. The measures, which included workforce reductions, facilities consolidation and other related expenses, are intended to align our capacity and infrastructure, and utilize synergies within the business to provide more cost effective services to our customers. We accrued $1.9 million in restructuring costs related to the RGC acquisition in Canada under

 

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Emerging Issues Task Force 95-3 “Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Purchase Business Combination.” These charges are primarily associated with facilities consolidation of $1.2 million and workforce reductions of $0.7 million. These items are subject to change based on the actual costs incurred. Changes to these estimates could increase or decrease the amount of the purchase price allocated to goodwill.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

There have been no material changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates for the three and six-month periods ended May 31, 2007 from our disclosure in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2006. For a discussion of the critical accounting policies, please see the discussion in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2006.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the indicated periods, data as percentages of revenue:

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     May 31,
2007
    May 31,
2006
    May 31,
2007
    May 31,
2006
 

Statements of Operations Data:

        

Revenue

   100.00 %   100.00 %   100.00 %   100.00 %

Cost of revenue

   (95.00 )   (95.48 )   (95.15 )   (95.58 )
                        

Gross profit

   5.00     4.52     4.85     4.42  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   (3.47 )   (3.04 )   (3.30 )   (2.94 )
                        

Income from operations before non-operating items and income taxes

   1.53     1.48     1.55     1.48  

Interest expense and finance charges, net

   (0.22 )   (0.29 )   (0.21 )   (0.34 )

Other income (expense), net

   0.05     (0.03 )   0.03     (0.01 )
                        

Income from operations before income taxes and minority interest

   1.36     1.16     1.37     1.13  

Provision for income taxes

   (0.49 )   (0.41 )   (0.50 )   (0.40 )
                        

Income from operations before minority interest

   0.87     0.75     0.87     0.73  

Minority interest

   0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00  
                        

Net income

   0.87 %   0.75 %   0.87 %   0.73 %
                        

Three and Six Months Ended May 31, 2007 and 2006

During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, we consolidated our two reporting segments (distribution and assembly services) into one reportable segment due to the integrated nature of these services.

Revenue:

 

     Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
    

May 31,

2007

   May 31,
2006
  

May 31,

2007

   May 31,
2006
     (in thousands)    (in thousands)

Revenue

   $ 1,684,808    $ 1,511,701    $ 3,273,084    $ 3,013,436

For the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2007, our revenue increase was primarily attributable to our continued growth in our business due to increased demand for our products and services, increased selling and marketing efforts and our recent acquisitions. Our revenue also increased due to our focus on our enterprise solutions and consumer electronics divisions, partially offset by a decline in revenue from our assembly services. The increase in our revenue was somewhat mitigated by continued significant competition in the IT marketplace, vendor direct sales models, our desire to focus on operating income growth before revenue growth and gradual declines in the average selling price of the products we sell.

 

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Gross Profit:

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    

May 31,

2007

    May 31,
2006
   

May 31,

2007

    May 31,
2006
 
     (in thousands)     (in thousands)  

Gross profit

   $ 84,245     $ 68,348     $ 158,669     $ 133,358  

Percentage of revenue

     5.00 %     4.52 %     4.85 %     4.42 %

Our gross profit is affected by a variety of factors, including competition, the mix and average selling prices of products we sell, the mix of customers to whom we sell, rebate and discount programs from our suppliers, freight costs and reserves for inventory losses.

For the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2007, the improvement in gross margin percentage was mainly due to the higher gross margin relating to sales associated with our recent acquisitions over the past year, increased value-added services offerings and continued focus on improving all aspects of gross profit within our existing business.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    

May 31,

2007

    May 31,
2006
   

May 31,

2007

    May 31,
2006
 
     (in thousands)     (in thousands)  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   $ 58,433     $ 45,952     $ 107,914     $ 88,715  

Percentage of revenue

     3.47 %     3.04 %     3.30 %     2.94 %

Our selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, commissions, bonuses, and related expenses for personnel engaged in sales, product marketing, business process services operations and administration. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include share-based compensation expense, deferred compensation expense or income, temporary personnel fees, the costs of our facilities, utility expense, professional fees, depreciation expense on our capital equipment, bad debt expense, amortization expense on our intangible assets and marketing expenses, offset by reimbursements from OEM suppliers.

For the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2007, selling, general and administrative expenses increased both on a dollar basis as well as percentage of revenue due to the additional expense incurred from our recent acquisitions and the costs to integrate these acquisitions into our business, continued investments in our existing business, incremental costs associated with increased revenues, costs of generating higher margin revenue, deferred compensation expenses and the duplicative costs of operating multiple facilities overlapping in Canada while consolidation of these facilities is underway. We expect a portion of these incremental costs to be reduced or eliminated as we complete the restructuring in Canada over the remaining fiscal 2007.

While we continually strive to maintain the lowest possible cost structure in running our operations, without sacrificing customer and vendor service and satisfaction, we do expect that our selling, general and administrative expenses will increase on a dollar basis over the long run as we invest in our infrastructure to improve processes and productivity, incur temporary costs to integrate the recent acquisitions into our business and grow our valued-added business.

 

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Income from Operations before Non-Operating Items and Income Taxes:

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    

May 31,

2007

    May 31,
2006
   

May 31,

2007

    May 31,
2006
 
     (in thousands)     (in thousands)  

Income from operations before non-operating items and income taxes

   $ 25,812     $ 22,396     $ 50,755     $ 44,643  

Percentage of revenue

     1.53 %     1.48 %     1.55 %     1.48 %

Income from operations before non-operating items and income taxes as a percentage of revenue for the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 increased primarily due to the aforementioned improvements in sales and gross profit, partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Interest Expense and Finance Charges, net:

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    

May 31,

2007

    May 31,
2006
   

May 31,

2007

    May 31,
2006
 
     (in thousands)     (in thousands)  

Interest expense and finance charges, net

   $   3,695       $   4,340       $   6,753       $ 10,192    

Amounts recorded in interest expense and finance charges, net, are primarily interest expense paid on our lines of credit, the sale of accounts receivable through our securitization facilities, long-term debt and deferred compensation liability and fees associated with third-party accounts receivable flooring arrangements offset by income earned on our excess cash investments and financing income earned from a long-term project at our Mexico operation.

The decrease in interest expense and finance charges, net was primarily due to an increase in net financing income at our Mexico operation from our long-term project business that started in the third quarter of 2006, partially offset by higher interest expense as a result of higher borrowings due to our recent acquisitions.

Other Income (Expense), net:

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    

May 31,

2007

    May 31,
2006
   

May 31,

2007

    May 31,
2006
 
     (in thousands)     (in thousands)  

Other income (expense), net

   $      904       $     (482 )     $   1,062       $     (209 )  

Amounts recorded in other income, net, include investment gains and losses related to deferred compensation, foreign currency transaction gains and losses, investment gains and losses, and other non-operating gains and losses.

The increase in other income (expense), net was primarily due to a comparative increase in foreign exchange gains and gains related to deferred compensation in the second quarter of 2007.

Provision for Income Taxes:

Income taxes consist of our current and deferred tax expense resulting from our income earned in domestic and foreign jurisdictions. Our effective tax rate in the three and six months ended May 31, 2007 was 36% and 36.5% as compared with an effective tax rate of 35.6% and 35.8%, respectively, in the prior year. The increase in income tax rate is primarily a result of our geographic make-up of income earned in various tax jurisdictions.

Minority Interest:

On April 5, 2007, we acquired controlling interest of our new subsidiary in China, HiChina Web Solutions. Minority interest is the portion of earnings from operations from HiChina Web Solutions, attributable to others.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

Our business is working capital intensive. Our working capital needs are primarily to finance accounts receivable and inventory. We rely heavily on debt, accounts receivable flooring programs and the sale of our accounts receivable under our securitization programs for our working capital needs.

We have financed our growth and cash needs to date primarily through working capital financing facilities, bank credit lines and cash generated from operations. The primary uses of cash have been to fund increases in inventory and accounts receivable resulting from increased sales, and for our recent acquisitions.

To increase our market share and better serve our customers, we may further expand our operations through investments or acquisitions. We expect that such expansion would require an initial investment in personnel, facilities and operations, which may be more costly than similar investments in current operations. As a result of these investments, we may experience an increase in cost of sales and operating expenses that is disproportionate to revenue from those operations. These investments or acquisitions would likely be funded primarily by incurring additional debt or issuing common stock.

Net cash used in operating activities was $75.3 million in the six months ended May 31, 2007. Cash used in operating activities was primarily attributable to the net increase in accounts receivable of $147.5 million, increase in receivable from affiliates of $6.7 million, decrease in total payables of $26.4 million, and decrease in deferred liabilities of $15.9 million offset by a decrease in inventory of $64.3 million, depreciation and amortization of $7.0 million and net income of $28.5 million.

The increase in accounts receivable of $147.5 million is primarily due to a change in terms during the first quarter of fiscal 2007 in our U.S. securitization arrangement which resulted in accounts receivable transacted in our U.S. securitization arrangement being classified as on-balance sheet transactions versus the prior quarter when they were classified as off-balance sheet.

Net cash used in investing activities was $129.4 million in the six months ended May 31, 2007. The use of cash was the result of acquisitions of Link2Support, PC Wholesale, HiChina Web Solutions and RGC for $108.8 million, capital expenditures of $17.4 million and the net purchase of investments of $1.2 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $212.0 million in the six months ended May 31, 2007 and was primarily related to net proceeds from securitization arrangements and our revolving line of credit of $195.4 million, cash overdraft of $14.0 million and issuance of common stock of $4.9 million associated with our stock option exercises. The cash provided by financing activities was primarily used for our recent acquisitions.

Capital Resources

Our cash and cash equivalents totaled $37.8 million and $27.9 million at May 31, 2007 and November 30, 2006, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have a one-year revolving accounts receivable securitization program in Canada through SYNNEX Canada, or Canadian Arrangement, which provides for the sale of U.S. and Canadian trade accounts receivable or Canadian Receivables to a financial institution. SYNNEX Canada amended its one-year revolving Canadian Arrangement on April 30, 2007, to increase its availability to sell a maximum of C$125.0 million of Canadian Receivables from the previous level of C$100.0 million. In connection with the Canadian Arrangement, SYNNEX Canada sells its Canadian Receivables to the financial institution on a fully-serviced basis. The effective discount rate of the Canadian Arrangement is the prevailing Bankers’ Acceptance rate of return or prime rate in Canada plus 0.45% per annum. To the extent that cash was received in exchange, the amount of Canadian Receivables sold to the financial institution has been recorded as a true sale, in accordance with SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.” In connection with this Canadian Arrangement, we issued a guarantee of SYNNEX Canada’s performance under the Canadian Arrangement.

We have also issued guarantees to certain vendors and lenders of our subsidiaries for the total amount of $195.0 million as of May 31, 2007 and $148.1 million as of November 30, 2006. We are obligated under these guarantees to pay amounts

 

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due should our subsidiaries not pay valid amounts owed to their vendors or lenders. The vendor guarantees are typically less than one-year arrangements, with 30-day cancellation clauses and the lender guarantees are typically for the term of the loan agreement.

On-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We primarily finance our U.S. operations with an accounts receivable securitization program, or the U.S. Arrangement. We amended our original U.S. Arrangement on February 12, 2007, to increase our ability to sell up to a maximum of $350.0 million in U.S. trade account receivables, or U.S. Receivables, from the previous level of $275.0 million, based upon eligible trade receivables. We extended the maturity date of the U.S. Arrangement from August 2008 to February 2011. The effective borrowing cost under the U.S. Arrangement is a blend of the prevailing dealer commercial paper rate and LIBOR plus 0.55% per annum. Prior to amending the U.S. Arrangement in February 2007, we recorded the previous U.S. Arrangement as an off-balance sheet transaction because we funded our advances by selling undivided ownership interests in the accounts receivable. The amended U.S. Arrangement requires us to account for this transaction as an on-balance sheet transaction because we fund our borrowings by pledging all of our rights, title and interest in and to the U.S. Receivables as security. The balance outstanding as of May 31, 2007 was $220.8 million.

We are also obligated to provide periodic financial statements and investment reports, notices of material litigation and any other information relating to our U.S. Arrangement as requested by the financial institutions.

As is customary in trade accounts receivable securitization arrangements, a credit rating agency’s downgrade of the third-party issuer of commercial paper or of a back-up liquidity provider (which provides a source of funding if the commercial paper market cannot be accessed) could result in an adverse change or loss of our financing capacity under these programs if the commercial paper issuer or liquidity back-up provider is not replaced. Loss of such financing capacity could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We amended our original senior secured revolving line of credit arrangement, or the Revolver, with a group of financial institutions, on February 12, 2007. The Revolver is secured by our inventory and other assets and expires in February 2011. The Revolver’s maximum commitment was amended from $45.0 million to $100.0 million. Interest on borrowings under the Revolver is based on the financial institution’s prime rate or LIBOR plus 1.50% at our option. There was no balance outstanding as of May 31, 2007 and the balance outstanding as of November 30, 2006 was $27.1 million.

SYNNEX Canada amended its established revolving line of credit arrangement on April 30, 2007 to increase its credit limit from C$20.0 million to C$30.0 million. The revolving credit facility expires in January 2010. Interest on this facility is based on the Canadian adjusted prime rate. The balance outstanding as of May 31, 2007 was $2.9 million. Letters of credit issued and outstanding as of May 31, 2007 against the inventory line totaled $6.9 million, which reduced our borrowing capacity by the same amount. In connection with this revolving credit facility, we issued a guarantee of SYNNEX Canada’s obligations.

Our Mexico subsidiary, SYNNEX Mexico S.A. de C.V., or SYNNEX Mexico, established a secured term loan agreement, or Term Loan, with a group of financial institutions on May 15, 2006. The interest rate for any unpaid principal amount is the Equilibrium Interbank Interest Rate, plus 2.00% per annum. The final maturity date for repayment of all unpaid principal is November 24, 2009. The amount outstanding, under the Term Loan as of May 31, 2007 and November 30, 2006 was $59.4 million and $70.4 million, respectively. The Term Loan contains customary financial covenants. In connection with this Term Loan, we issued a guarantee of SYNNEX Mexico’s obligations.

We have other lines of credit and revolving facilities with financial institutions, which provide for borrowing capacity aggregating approximately $13.0 million at May 31, 2007 and $10.8 million at November 30, 2006. At May 31, 2007 and November 30, 2006, we had borrowings of $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, outstanding under these facilities. We also have various term loans, short-term borrowings and mortgages with financial institutions totaling approximately $14.9 million and $1.2 million at May 31, 2007 and November 30, 2006, respectively. The expiration dates of these facilities range from 2007 to 2017.

We are in compliance with all material covenants or other requirements set forth in our accounts receivable financing programs and credit agreements discussed above.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board or FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” or FIN 48. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on

 

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derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and will be applicable to us in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. We are currently evaluating the effect of FIN 48 on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” or SFAS No. 157. SFAS No. 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. It also responds to investors’ requests for expanded information about the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, the information used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, and does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and is required to be adopted by us in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. We are currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities- including an amendment to FASB Statement No. 115” or SFAS No. 159, which permits entities to elect to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. This election is irrevocable. SFAS No. 159 will be effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. We are currently assessing the potential impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 159 may have on our financial statements.

 

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

There have been no material changes in our quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk for the three and six-month period ended May 31, 2007 from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2006. For further discussion of quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, reference is made to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year then ended.

 

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Our disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to meet reasonable assurance standards. Additionally, in designing disclosure controls and procedures, our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of that date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) identified in connection with management’s evaluation during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

Risks Related to Our Business

We anticipate that our revenue and operating results will fluctuate, which could adversely affect the price of our common stock.

Our operating results have fluctuated and will fluctuate in the future as a result of many factors, including:

 

   

general economic conditions and level of IT spending;

 

   

the loss or consolidation of one or more of our significant OEM suppliers or customers;

 

   

market acceptance, product mix and life of the products we assemble and distribute;

 

   

market acceptance, quality, pricing and variety of our services offerings;

 

   

competitive conditions in our industry that impact our margins;

 

   

pricing, margin and other terms with our OEM suppliers;

 

   

variations in our levels of excess inventory and doubtful accounts, and changes in the terms of OEM supplier-sponsored programs, such as price protection and return rights; and

 

   

the impact of acquisitions we make.

Although we attempt to control our expense levels, these levels are based, in part, on anticipated revenue. Therefore, we may not be able to control spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shortfall.

Our operating results also are affected by the seasonality of the IT products industry. We have historically experienced higher sales in our fourth fiscal quarter due to patterns in the capital budgeting, federal government spending and purchasing cycles of end-users. These patterns may not be repeated in subsequent periods.

You should not rely on period-to-period comparisons of our operating results as an indication of future performance. The results of any quarterly period are not indicative of results to be expected for a full fiscal year. In future quarters, our operating results may be below our expectations or those of our public market analysts or investors, which would likely cause our share price to decline. For example, in March 2005, we announced that our revenue and net income for the three months ended February 28, 2005 would be lower than our previously released guidance and, as a result, our share price subsequently declined substantially.

We depend on a small number of OEMs to supply the IT products that we sell and the loss of, or a material change in, our business relationship with a major OEM supplier could adversely affect our business, financial position and operating results.

Our future success is highly dependent on our relationships with a small number of OEM suppliers. Sales of HP products represented approximately 28% and 26% of our total revenue in the six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Our OEM supplier agreements typically are short-term and may be terminated without cause upon short notice. For example, our agreement with HP will expire on May 31, 2009. The loss or deterioration of our relationships with a major OEM supplier, the authorization by OEM suppliers of additional distributors, the sale of products by OEM suppliers directly to our reseller customers and end-users, or our failure to establish relationships with new OEM suppliers or to expand the distribution and supply chain services that we provide OEM suppliers could adversely affect our business, financial position and operating results. In addition, OEM suppliers may face liquidity or solvency issues that in turn could negatively affect our business and operating results.

Our business is also highly dependent on the terms provided by our OEM suppliers. Generally, each OEM supplier has the ability to change the terms and conditions of its sales agreements, such as reducing the amount of price protection and return rights or reducing the level of purchase discounts, rebates and marketing programs available to us. From time to time we may conduct business with a supplier without a formal agreement because the agreement has expired or otherwise. In such case, we are subject to additional risk with respect to products, warranties and returns, and other terms and conditions. If we are unable to pass the impact of these changes through to our reseller customers, our business, financial position and operating results could be adversely affected.

 

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Our gross margins are low, which magnifies the impact of variations in revenue, operating costs and bad debt on our operating results.

As a result of significant price competition in the IT products industry, our gross margins are low, and we expect them to continue to be low in the future. Increased competition arising from industry consolidation and low demand for certain IT products may hinder our ability to maintain or improve our gross margins. These low gross margins magnify the impact of variations in revenue, operating costs and bad debt on our operating results. A portion of our operating expenses is relatively fixed, and planned expenditures are based in part on anticipated orders that are forecasted with limited visibility of future demand. As a result, we may not be able to reduce our operating expenses as a percentage of revenue to mitigate any further reductions in gross margins in the future. If we cannot proportionately decrease our cost structure in response to competitive price pressures, our business and operating results could suffer.

We also receive purchase discounts and rebates from OEM suppliers based on various factors, including sales or purchase volume and breadth of customers. A decrease in net sales could negatively affect the level of volume rebates received from our OEM suppliers and thus, our gross margins. Because some rebates from OEM suppliers are based on percentage increases in sales of products, it may become more difficult for us to achieve the percentage growth in sales required for larger discounts due to the current size of our revenue base. A decrease or elimination of purchase discounts and rebates from our OEM suppliers would adversely affect our business and operating results.

Because we sell on a purchase order basis, we are subject to uncertainties and variability in demand by our reseller and assembly services customers, which could decrease revenue and adversely affect our operating results.

We sell to our reseller and assembly services customers on a purchase order basis rather than pursuant to long-term contracts or contracts with minimum purchase requirements. Consequently, our sales are subject to demand variability by our reseller and assembly services customers. The level and timing of orders placed by our reseller and assembly services customers vary for a variety of reasons, including seasonal buying by end-users, the introduction of new hardware and software technologies and general economic conditions. Customers submitting a purchase order may cancel, reduce or delay their orders. If we are unable to anticipate and respond to the demands of our reseller and assembly services customers, we may lose customers because we have an inadequate supply of products, or we may have excess inventory, either of which may harm our business, financial position and operating results.

We are subject to the risk that our inventory value may decline, and protective terms under our OEM supplier agreements may not adequately cover the decline in value, which in turn may harm our business, financial position and operating results.

The IT products industry is subject to rapid technological change, new and enhanced product specification requirements, and evolving industry standards. These changes may cause inventory on hand to decline substantially in value or to rapidly become obsolete. Most of our OEM suppliers offer limited protection from the loss in value of inventory. For example, we can receive a credit from many OEM suppliers for products held in inventory in the event of a supplier price reduction. In addition, we have a limited right to return a certain percentage of purchases to most OEM suppliers. These policies are subject to time restrictions and do not protect us in all cases from declines in inventory value. In addition, our OEM suppliers may become unable or unwilling to fulfill their protection obligations to us. The decrease or elimination of price protection or the inability of our OEM suppliers to fulfill their protection obligations could lower our gross margins and cause us to record inventory write-downs. If we are unable to manage our inventory with our OEM suppliers with a high degree of precision, we may have insufficient product supplies or we may have excess inventory, resulting in inventory write downs, either of which may harm our business, financial position and operating results.

We depend on OEM suppliers to maintain an adequate supply of products to fulfill customer orders on a timely basis, and any supply shortages or delays could cause us to be unable to timely fulfill orders, which in turn could harm our business, financial position and operating results.

Our ability to obtain particular products in the required quantities and to fulfill reseller customer orders on a timely basis is critical to our success. In most cases, we have no guaranteed price or delivery agreements with our OEM suppliers. We occasionally experience a supply shortage of certain products as a result of strong demand or problems experienced by our OEM suppliers. If shortages or delays persist, the price of those products may increase, or the products may not be available at all. In addition, our OEM suppliers may decide to distribute, or to substantially increase their existing distribution business, through other distributors, their own dealer networks, or directly to resellers. Accordingly, if we are not able to secure and maintain an adequate supply of products to fulfill our reseller customer orders on a timely basis, our business, financial position and operating results may be adversely affected.

We may suffer adverse consequences from changing interest rates.

Our borrowings and securitization arrangements are variable rate obligations that could expose us to interest rate risks. At May 31, 2007, we had approximately $378.7 million in such variable rate obligations. If interest rates increase, our interest expense would increase, which would negatively affect our net income. Additionally, increasing interest rates may increase our future borrowing costs and restrict our access to capital.

 

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A portion of our revenue is financed by floor plan financing companies and any termination or reduction in these financing arrangements could increase our financing costs and harm our business and operating results.

A portion of our distribution revenue is financed by floor plan financing companies. Floor plan financing companies are engaged by our customers to finance, or “floor,” the purchase of products from us. In exchange for a fee, we transfer the risk of loss on the sale of our products to the floor plan companies. We currently receive payment from these financing companies within approximately 15 to 30 business days from the date of the sale, which allows our business to operate at much lower relative working capital levels than if such programs were not available. If these floor plan arrangements are terminated or substantially reduced, the need for more working capital and the increased financing cost could harm our business and operating results. We have not experienced any termination or significant reduction in floor plan arrangements in the past.

We have significant credit exposure to our reseller customers, and negative trends in their businesses could cause us significant credit loss and negatively impact our cash flow and liquidity position.

We extend credit to our reseller customers for a significant portion of our sales to them. Resellers have a period of time, generally 30 days after the date of invoice, to make payment. As a result, we are subject to the risk that our reseller customers will not pay for the products they purchase. In addition, our Mexico subsidiary has entered into a contract with a Mexico reseller customer, which involves extended payment terms and could expose us to additional collection risks. Our credit exposure risk may increase due to liquidity or solvency issues experienced by our resellers as a result of an economic downturn or a decrease in IT spending by end-users. If we are unable to collect payment for products we ship to our reseller customers or if our reseller customers are unable to timely pay for the products we ship to them, it will be more difficult or costly to utilize receivable-based financing, which could negatively impact our cash flow and liquidity position.

We experienced theft of product from our warehouses and future thefts could harm our operating results.

From time to time we have experienced incidents of theft at various facilities. In fiscal 2003 and fiscal 2005 we experienced theft as a result of break-ins at four of our warehouses in which approximately $12.9 million of inventory was stolen. Based on our investigation, discussions with local law enforcement and meetings with federal authorities, we believe the thefts at our warehouses were part of an organized crime effort that targeted a number of technology equipment warehouses throughout the United States.

We filed a claim with our insurance providers for the amount of the losses, less a small deductible. We have received substantially all of the claimed amounts.

These types of incidents may make it more difficult or expensive for us to obtain theft coverage in the future. In the future, incidents of theft may re-occur for which we may not be fully insured.

We have pursued and intend to continue to pursue strategic acquisitions or investments in new markets and may encounter risks associated with these activities, which could harm our business and operating results.

We have in the past pursued and in the future expect to pursue acquisitions of, or investments in, businesses and assets in new markets, either within or outside the IT products industry, that complement or expand our existing business. Our acquisition strategy involves a number of risks, including:

 

   

difficulty in successfully integrating acquired operations, IT systems, customers, OEM supplier and partner relationships, products and businesses with our operations;

 

   

loss of key employees of acquired operations or inability to hire key employees necessary for our expansion;

 

   

diversion of our capital and management attention away from other business issues;

 

   

an increase in our expenses and working capital requirements;

 

   

in the case of acquisitions that we may make outside of the United States, difficulty in operating in foreign countries and over significant geographical distances; and

 

   

other financial risks, such as potential liabilities of the businesses we acquire.

Our growth may be limited and our competitive position may be harmed if we are unable to identify, finance and complete future acquisitions. We believe that further expansion may be a prerequisite to our long-term success as some of our competitors in the IT product distribution industry have larger international operations, higher revenues and greater financial

 

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resources than us. We have incurred costs and encountered difficulties in the past in connection with our acquisitions and investments. For example, our operating margins were initially adversely affected as a result of our acquisition of the Redmond Group of Companies or RGC. Prior to the acquisition, RGC was not a profitable entity. Initially, the RGC acquisition has caused a negative effect on our operating margins as we integrate RGC’s operations with our business to leverage synergies and consolidate the redundant expenses. Future acquisitions may result in dilutive issuances of equity securities, the incurrence of additional debt, large write-offs, a decrease in future profitability, or future losses. The incurrence of debt in connection with any future acquisitions could restrict our ability to obtain working capital or other financing necessary to operate our business. Our recent and future acquisitions or investments may not be successful, and if we fail to realize the anticipated benefits of these acquisitions or investments, our business and operating results could be harmed.

We are dependent on a variety of IT and telecommunications systems, and any failure of these systems could adversely impact our business and operating results.

We depend on IT and telecommunications systems for our operations. These systems support a variety of functions; including inventory management, order processing, shipping, shipment tracking and billing.

Failures or significant downtime of our IT or telecommunications systems could prevent us from taking customer orders, printing product pick-lists, shipping products or billing customers. Sales also may be affected if our reseller customers are unable to access our price and product availability information. We also rely on the Internet, and in particular electronic data interchange, or EDI, for a large portion of our orders and information exchanges with our OEM suppliers and reseller customers. The Internet and individual web sites have experienced a number of disruptions and slowdowns, some of which were caused by organized attacks. In addition, some web sites have experienced security breakdowns. If we were to experience a security breakdown, disruption or breach that compromised sensitive information, it could harm our relationship with our OEM suppliers or reseller customers. Disruption of our web site or the Internet in general could impair our order processing or more generally prevent our OEM suppliers or reseller customers from accessing information. The occurrence of any of these events could have an adverse effect on our business and operating results.

We rely on independent shipping companies for delivery of products, and price increases or service interruptions from these carriers could adversely affect our business and operating results.

We rely almost entirely on arrangements with independent shipping companies, such as FedEx and UPS, for the delivery of our products from OEM suppliers and delivery of products to reseller customers. Freight and shipping charges can have a significant impact on our gross margin. As a result, an increase in freight surcharges due to rising fuel cost or general price increases will have an immediate adverse effect on our margins, unless we are able to pass the increased charges to our reseller customers or renegotiate terms with our OEM suppliers. In addition, in the past, UPS has experienced work stoppages due to labor negotiations with management. The termination of our arrangements with one or more of these independent shipping companies, the failure or inability of one or more of these independent shipping companies to deliver products, or the unavailability of their shipping services, even temporarily, could have an adverse effect on our business and operating results.

Because we conduct substantial operations in China, risks associated with economic, political and social events in China could negatively affect our business and operating results.

A substantial portion of our IT systems operations, including our IT systems support and software development operations is located in China. In addition, we also conduct general and administrative activities from our facility in China. As of May 31, 2007, we had 661 personnel located in China. We expect to increase our operations in China in the future. Our operations in China are subject to a number of risks relating to China’s economic and political systems, including:

 

   

a government controlled foreign exchange rate and limitations on the convertibility of the Chinese renminbi;

 

   

extensive government regulation;

 

   

changing governmental policies relating to tax benefits available to foreign-owned businesses;

 

   

the telecommunications infrastructure;

 

   

a relatively uncertain legal system; and

 

   

uncertainties related to continued economic and social reform.

Our IT systems are an important part of our global operations. Any significant interruption in service, whether resulting from any of the above uncertainties, natural disasters or otherwise, could result in delays in our inventory purchasing, errors in order fulfillment, reduced levels of customer service and other disruptions in operations, any of which could cause our business and operating results to suffer.

 

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Changes in foreign exchange rates and limitations on the convertibility of foreign currencies could adversely affect our business and operating results.

In the six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006, approximately 22% of our total revenue was generated outside the United States. Most of our international revenue, cost of revenue and operating expenses are denominated in foreign currencies. We presently have currency exposure arising from both sales and purchases denominated in foreign currencies. Changes in exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar may adversely affect our operating margins. For example, if these foreign currencies appreciate against the U.S. dollar, it will make it more expensive in terms of U.S. dollars to purchase inventory or pay expenses with foreign currencies. This could have a negative impact to us if revenue related to these purchases are transacted in U.S. dollars. In addition, currency devaluation can result in a loss to us if we hold deposits of that currency as well as make our products, which are usually purchased by us with U.S. dollars, relatively more expensive than products manufactured locally. We currently conduct only limited hedging activities, which involve the use of currency forward contracts. Hedging foreign currencies can be risky. For example, in fiscal 2003 we incurred $3.7 million of foreign currency transaction losses as a result of purchases of forward contracts not conducted within our normal hedging practices and procedures, combined with a weakening U.S. dollar. There is also additional risk if the currency is not freely or actively traded. Some currencies, such as the Chinese Renminbi, are subject to limitations on conversion into other currencies, which can limit our ability to hedge or to otherwise react to rapid foreign currency devaluations. We cannot predict the impact of future exchange rate fluctuations on our business and operating results.

Because of the experience of our key personnel in the IT products industry and their technological expertise, if we were to lose any of our key personnel, it could inhibit our ability to operate and grow our business successfully.

We operate in the highly competitive IT products industry. We are dependent in large part on our ability to retain the services of our key senior executives and other technical experts and personnel. Except for Robert Huang, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and James Estill, SYNNEX Canada’s President and Chief Executive Officer, our employees and executives generally do not have employment agreements. Furthermore, we do not carry “key person” insurance coverage for any of our key executives. We compete for qualified senior management and technical personnel. The loss of, or inability to hire, key executives or qualified employees could inhibit our ability to operate and grow our business successfully.

We may become involved in intellectual property or other disputes that could cause us to incur substantial costs, divert the efforts of our management, and require us to pay substantial damages or require us to obtain a license, which may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, if at all.

We may from time to time receive notifications alleging infringements of intellectual property rights allegedly held by others relating to our business or the products we sell or assemble for our OEM suppliers and others. Litigation with respect to patents or other intellectual property matters could result in substantial costs and diversion of management and other resources and could have an adverse effect on our business. Although we generally have various levels of indemnification protection from our OEM suppliers and assembly services customers, in many cases any indemnification to which we may be entitled is subject to maximum limits or other restrictions. In addition, we have developed proprietary IT systems that play an important role in our business. If any infringement claim is successful against us and if indemnification is not available or sufficient, we may be required to pay substantial damages or we may need to seek and obtain a license of the other party’s intellectual property rights. We may be unable to obtain such a license on commercially reasonable terms, if at all.

We are from time to time involved in other litigation in the ordinary course of business. For example, we are currently defending a trademark infringement action and a civil matter involving third-party investors in eManage.com, Inc. We may not be successful in defending these or other claims. Regardless of the outcome, litigation could result in substantial expense and could divert the efforts of our management.

Because of the capital-intensive nature of our business, we need continued access to capital, which, if not available to us or if not available on favorable terms, could harm our ability to operate or expand our business.

Our business requires significant levels of capital to finance accounts receivable and product inventory that is not financed by trade creditors. If cash from available sources is insufficient, proceeds from our accounts receivable securitization programs are limited or cash is used for unanticipated needs, we may require additional capital sooner than anticipated. In the event we are required, or elect, to raise additional funds, we may be unable to do so on favorable terms, or at all. Our current and future indebtedness could adversely affect our operating results and severely limit our ability to plan for, or react to, changes in our business or industry. We could also be limited by financial and other restrictive covenants in any credit arrangements, including limitations on our borrowing of additional funds and issuing dividends. Furthermore, the cost of debt financing has increased recently and could significantly increase in the future, making it cost prohibitive to borrow, which could force us to issue new equity securities.

 

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If we issue new equity securities, existing stockholders may experience additional dilution, or the new equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders of common stock. If we cannot raise funds on acceptable terms, we may not be able to take advantage of future opportunities or respond to competitive pressures or unanticipated requirements. Any inability to raise additional capital when required could have an adverse effect on our business and operating results.

The terms of our indebtedness agreements impose significant restrictions on our ability to operate which in turn may negatively affect our ability to respond to business and market conditions and therefore have an adverse effect on our business and operating results.

As of May 31, 2007, we had approximately $378.7 million in outstanding short and long-term borrowings under term loans, securitizations and lines of credit, excluding trade payables. The terms of our current indebtedness agreements restrict, among other things, our ability to:

 

   

incur additional indebtedness;

 

   

pay dividends or make certain other restricted payments;

 

   

consummate certain asset sales or acquisitions;

 

   

enter into certain transactions with affiliates; and

 

   

merge, consolidate or sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets.

We are also required to maintain specified financial ratios and satisfy certain financial condition tests, including minimum net worth and fixed charge coverage ratio as outlined in our senior secured revolving line of credit arrangement. We may be unable to meet these ratios and tests, which could result in the acceleration of the repayment of the related debt, the termination of the facility or the increase in our effective cost of funds. As a result, our ability to operate may be restricted and our ability to respond to business and market conditions limited, which could have an adverse effect on our business and operating results.

We have significant operations concentrated in Northern California, South Carolina, Toronto, Beijing, and Manila and any disruption in the operations of our facilities could harm our business and operating results.

Our worldwide operations could be subject to natural disasters and other business disruptions, which could seriously harm our revenue and financial condition and increase our costs and expenses. We have significant operations in our facilities located in Fremont, California, Greenville, South Carolina, Toronto, Canada, Beijing, China and Manila, Philippines. As a result, any prolonged disruption in the operations of our facilities, whether due to technical difficulties, power failures, break-ins, destruction or damage to the facilities as a result of a natural disaster, fire or any other reason, could harm our operating results. We currently do not have a formal disaster recovery plan and may not have sufficient business interruption insurance to compensate for losses that could occur.

Global health, economic, political and social conditions may harm our ability to do business, increase our costs and negatively affect our stock price.

External factors such as potential terrorist attacks, acts of war, geopolitical and social turmoil or epidemics such as SARS and other similar outbreaks, in many parts of the world could prevent or hinder our ability to do business, increase our costs and negatively affect our stock price. For example, increased instability may adversely impact the desire of employees and customers to travel, the reliability and cost of transportation, our ability to obtain adequate insurance at reasonable rates or require us to incur increased costs for security measures for our domestic and international operations. These uncertainties make it difficult for us and our customers to accurately plan future business activities. More generally, these geopolitical social and economic conditions could result in increased volatility in the United States and worldwide financial markets and economy. We are predominantly uninsured for losses and interruptions caused by terrorist acts and acts of war.

Part of our business is conducted outside of the United States, exposing us to additional risks that may not exist in the United States, which in turn could cause our business and operating results to suffer.

We have international operations in Canada, China, Mexico, Philippines and the United Kingdom. In the six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006, approximately 22% of our total revenue was generated outside the United States. In the six months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006, approximately 19% and 18%, respectively, of our total revenue was generated in Canada. Our international operations are subject to risks, including:

 

   

political or economic instability;

 

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changes in governmental regulation;

 

   

changes in import/export duties;

 

   

trade restrictions;

 

   

difficulties and costs of staffing and managing operations in certain foreign countries;

 

   

work stoppages or other changes in labor conditions;

 

   

difficulties in collecting of accounts receivables on a timely basis or at all;

 

   

taxes; and

 

   

seasonal reductions in business activity in some parts of the world.

We may continue to expand internationally to respond to competitive pressure and customer and market requirements. Establishing operations in any other foreign country or region presents risks such as those described above as well as risks specific to the particular country or region. In addition, until a payment history is established over time with customers in a new geography or region, the likelihood of collecting receivables generated by such operations could be less than our expectations. As a result, there is a greater risk that reserves set with respect to the collection of such receivables may be inadequate. In addition, our Mexico subsidiary has entered into a contract with a Mexico reseller customer, which involves extended payment terms and could expose us to additional collection risks. Further, if our international expansion efforts in any foreign country are unsuccessful, we may decide to cease operations, which would likely cause us to incur similar additional expenses and loss.

In addition, changes in policies or laws of the United States or foreign governments resulting in, among other things, higher taxation, currency conversion limitations, restrictions on fund transfers or the expropriation of private enterprises, could reduce the anticipated benefits of our international expansion. Furthermore, any actions by countries in which we conduct business to reverse policies that encourage foreign trade or investment could adversely affect our business. If we fail to realize the anticipated revenue growth of our future international operations, our business and operating results could suffer.

Our recent investments in contact center business could adversely affect our operating results as a result of operation execution risks related to managing and communicating with remote resources, technologies, customer satisfaction and employee turnover.

Our contact center business in the Philippines may be adversely impacted if we are unable to manage and communicate with these remote resources. Service quality may be placed at risk and our ability to optimize our resources may be more complicated if we are unable to manage our resources remotely. Contact centers use a wide variety of different technologies to allow them to manage a large volume of work. These technologies ensure that employees are kept productive. Any failure in technology may impact the business adversely. The success of our contact center primarily depends on performance of our employees and resulting customer satisfaction. Any increase in average waiting time or handling time or lack of promptness or technical expertise of our employees will impact directly on customer satisfaction. Any adverse customer satisfaction may impact the overall business. Generally, the employee turnover rate in the contact center business and the risk of losing experienced employees to competitors are high. If we are unable to successfully manage our contact centers, our results of operations could be adversely affected and we may not realize the benefits of our recent acquisitions.

Our recent investment in HiChina Web Solutions could be adversely affected by strong competition, loss of market share and pricing pressure in the market for domain name registration and web hosting services, which we expect will continue to intensify.

Our recent investment in HiChina Web Solutions could be adversely impacted due to the market for domain name and web hosting related internet services, which is intensely competitive and rapidly evolving as participants strive to retain their current customer base and attract new customers and improve their competitive position. We may face continued pricing pressure in order to remain competitive, which would adversely impact our revenues and profitability and result in a loss of market share. Further, we may lose market share if we are unable to keep pace with these evolving markets. While we anticipate that the number of new, renewed and transferred-in domain registrations will incrementally increase, volatility in the market could result in our customers turning to other registrars, thereby impairing growth in the number of domains under our management and our ability to sell multiple services to such customers.

 

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Risks Related to Our Relationship with MiTAC International

We rely on MiTAC International for certain manufacturing and assembly services and the loss of these services would require us to seek alternate providers that may charge us more for their services.

We rely on MiTAC International to manufacture and supply subassemblies and components for some of our assembly services customers, including Sun Microsystems, our primary assembly services customer, and our reliance on MiTAC International may increase in the future. Our relationship with MiTAC International has been informal and is not governed by long-term commitments or arrangements with respect to pricing terms, revenue or capacity commitments. Accordingly, we negotiate manufacturing and pricing terms on a project-by-project basis, based on manufacturing services rendered by MiTAC International or us. As MiTAC’s ownership interest in us decreases, MiTAC’s interest in the success of our business and operations may decrease as well. In the event MiTAC International no longer provides such services and components to us, we would need to find an alternative source for these services and components. We may be unable to obtain alternative services and components on similar terms, which may in turn increase our manufacturing costs. In addition, we may not find manufacturers with sufficient capacity, which may in turn lead to shortages in our product supplies. Increased costs and products shortages could harm our business and operating results.

Our business relationship with MiTAC International has been and will continue to be negotiated as related parties and therefore may not be the result of arms’-length negotiations between independent parties. Our relationship, including pricing and other material terms with our shared customers or with MiTAC International, may or may not be as advantageous to us as the terms we could have negotiated with unaffiliated third parties. We have a joint sales and marketing agreement with MiTAC International, pursuant to which both parties agree to use their commercially reasonable efforts to promote the other party’s service offerings to their respective customers who are interested in such product offerings. To date, there has not been a significant amount of sales attributable to the joint marketing agreement. This agreement does not provide for the terms upon which we negotiate manufacturing and pricing terms. These negotiations have been on a case-by-case basis. The agreement had an initial term of one year and will automatically renew for subsequent one-year terms unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal within 90 days of the end of any renewal term. The agreement may also be terminated without cause either by the mutual written agreement of both parties or by either party without cause upon 90 days prior written notice of termination to the other party. Either party may immediately terminate the agreement by providing written notice (a) of the other party’s material breach of any provision of the agreement and failure to cure within 30 days, or (b) if the other party becomes bankrupt or insolvent. In addition, we are party to a general agreement with MiTAC International and Sun Microsystems under which we work with MiTAC International to provide assembly services to Sun Microsystems.

Some of our customer relationships evolved from relationships between such customers and MiTAC International and the loss of such relationships could harm our business and operating results.

Our relationship with Sun Microsystems and some of our other customers evolved from relationships that were initiated by MiTAC International. Our relationship with Sun Microsystems is a joint relationship with MiTAC International and us, and the future success of our relationship with Sun Microsystems depends on MiTAC International continuing to work with us to service Sun Microsystems’ requirements. The original agreement between Sun Microsystems and MiTAC International was signed on August 28, 1999 and we became a party to the agreement on February 12, 2002. On May 16, 2007, we entered into a new Master Supply Agreement to be effective as of May 1, 2007 with Sun Microsystems and MiTAC International. Pursuant to this new agreement, the terms for the manufacture and purchase of each particular product awarded by Sun Microsystems are individually negotiated and if agreed upon by the parties, such terms are included in a product award letter. There is no minimum level of commitment required by any of the parties under this agreement. As under the prior agreement, we will negotiate manufacturing and pricing terms, including allocating customer revenue based on manufacturing services that each party provides, on a project-by-project basis with MiTAC International and Sun Microsystems for a given project. All of our contract assembly services to Sun Microsystems will be covered by this agreement. This agreement has a term of three years and is automatically renewed for one-year periods until terminated in accordance with its terms. Any party may terminate this agreement with written notice if one of the other parties materially breaches any provision of the agreement and the breach is incapable of being cured or is not cured within 30 days. This agreement may also be terminated on written notice if one of the other parties becomes bankrupt or insolvent. If we are unable to maintain our relationship with MiTAC International, our relationship with Sun Microsystems could suffer and we could lose other customer relationships or referrals, which in turn could harm our business, financial position and operating results.

 

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There could be potential conflicts of interest between us and affiliates of MiTAC International, which could impact our business and operating results.

MiTAC International’s and its affiliates’ continuing beneficial ownership of our common stock could create conflicts of interest with respect to a variety of matters, such as potential acquisitions, competition, issuance or disposition of securities, election of directors, payment of dividends and other business matters. Similar risks could exist as a result of Matthew Miau’s positions as our Chairman, the Chairman of MiTAC International and as a director or officer of MiTAC International’s affiliated companies. For fiscal year 2006, Mr. Miau received a retainer of $225,000 from us. For fiscal year 2007, the Compensation Committee has approved a $225,000 retainer. Compensation payable to Mr. Miau is based upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee and subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. We also have adopted a policy requiring material transactions in which any of our directors has a potential conflict of interest to be approved by our Audit Committee, which is composed of disinterested members of the Board.

Synnex Technology International Corp. or Synnex Technology International, a publicly-traded company based in Taiwan and affiliated with MiTAC International, currently provides distribution and fulfillment services to various markets in Asia and Australia, and is also a potential competitor of ours. Mitac Incorporated, a privately- held company based in Taiwan and a separate entity from MiTAC International, directly and indirectly owns approximately 15.2% of Synnex Technology International and approximately 8.5% of MiTAC International. MiTAC International directly and indirectly owns 0.3% of Synnex Technology International and Synnex Technology International directly and indirectly owns approximately 0.4% of MiTAC International. In addition, MiTAC International directly and indirectly owns approximately 8.8% of Mitac Incorporated and Synnex Technology International directly and indirectly owns approximately 14.2% of Mitac Incorporated. Synnex Technology International indirectly through its ownership of Peer Developments Limited owns approximately 16.9% of our outstanding common stock. Neither MiTAC International nor Synnex Technology International is restricted from competing with us. In the future, we may increasingly compete with Synnex Technology International, particularly if our business in Asia expands or Synnex Technology International expands its business into geographies we serve. Although Synnex Technology International is a separate entity from us, it is possible that there will be confusion as a result of the similarity of our names. Moreover, we cannot limit or control the use of the Synnex name by Synnex Technology International or MiTAC International, and our use of the Synnex name may be restricted as a result of registration of the name by Synnex Technology International or the prior use in jurisdictions where they currently operate.

As of May 31, 2007, our executive officers, directors and principal stockholders owned approximately 48% of our common stock and this concentration of ownership could allow them to control all matters requiring stockholder approval and could delay or prevent a change in control of SYNNEX.

As of May 31, 2007, our executive officers, directors and principal stockholders owned approximately 48% of our outstanding common stock. In particular, MiTAC International and its affiliates, owned approximately 46% of our common stock.

In addition, MiTAC International’s interest and ours may increasingly conflict. For example, we rely on MiTAC International for certain manufacturing and supply services and for relationships with certain key customers. As a result of a decrease in their ownership in us, we may lose these services and relationships, which may lead to increased costs to replace the lost services and the loss of certain key customers. We cannot predict the likelihood that we may incur increased costs or lose customers if MiTAC International’s ownership percentage of us decreases in the future.

Risks Related to Our Industry

Volatility in the IT industry could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results.

The IT industry in which we operate has experienced decreases in demand. Softening demand for our products and services caused by an ongoing economic downturn and over-capacity was responsible, as well as problems with the salability of inventory and collection of reseller customer receivables.

While in the past we may have benefited from the consolidation in our industry resulting from delays or reductions in IT spending in particular, and economic weakness general, any such volatility in the IT industry could have adverse effect on our business and operating results.

Our distribution business may be adversely affected by some OEM suppliers’ strategies to increase their direct sales, which in turn could cause our business and operating results to suffer.

Consolidation of OEM suppliers has resulted in fewer sources for some of the products that we distribute. This consolidation has also resulted in larger OEM suppliers that have significant operating and financial resources. Some OEM

 

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suppliers, including some of the leading OEM suppliers that we service, have been selling a greater volume of products directly to end-users, thereby limiting our business opportunities. If large OEM suppliers continue the trend to sell directly to our resellers, rather than use us as the distributor of their products, our business and operating results will suffer.

OEMs are limiting the number of supply chain service providers with which they do business, which in turn could negatively impact our business and operating results.

Currently, there is a trend towards reducing the number of authorized distributors used by OEM suppliers. As a smaller market participant in the IT product industries, than some of our competitors, we may be more susceptible to loss of business from further reductions of authorized distributors or contract assemblers by IT product OEMs. For example, the termination of Sun Microsystems’ assembly services business with us would have a significant negative effect on our revenue and operating results. A determination by any of our primary OEMs to consolidate their business with other distributors or contract assemblers would negatively affect our business and operating results.

The IT industry is subject to rapidly changing technologies and process developments, and we may not be able to adequately adjust our business to these changes, which in turn would harm our business and operating results.

Dynamic changes in the IT industry, including the consolidation of OEM suppliers and reductions in the number of authorized distributors used by OEM suppliers, have resulted in new and increased responsibilities for management personnel and have placed, and continue to place, a significant strain upon our management, operating and financial systems and other resources. We may be unable to successfully respond to and manage our business in light of industry developments and trends. Also crucial to our success in managing our operations will be our ability to achieve additional economies of scale. Our failure to achieve these additional economies of scale or to respond to changes in the IT industry could adversely affect our business and operating results.

We are subject to intense competition in the IT industry, both in the United States and internationally, and if we fail to compete successfully, we will be unable to gain or retain market share.

We operate in a highly competitive environment, both in the United States and internationally. The IT product distribution, business process and assembly services industries are characterized by intense competition, based primarily on product availability, credit availability, price, speed of delivery, ability to tailor specific solutions to customer needs, quality and depth of product lines, pre-sale and post-sale technical support, flexibility and timely response to design changes, technological capabilities, service and support. We compete with a variety of regional, national and international IT product distributors and contract manufacturers and assemblers. In some instances, we also compete with our own customers, our own OEM suppliers and MiTAC International.

Our primary competitors are substantially larger and have greater financial, operating, manufacturing and marketing resources than us. Some of our competitors may have broader geographic breadth and range of services than us and may have more developed relationships with their existing customers. We may lose market share in the United States or in international markets, or may be forced in the future to reduce our prices in response to the actions of our competitors and thereby experience a reduction in our gross margins.

We may initiate other business activities, including the broadening of our supply chain capabilities, and may face competition from companies with more experience in those new areas. In addition, as we enter new areas of business, we may also encounter increased competition from current competitors or from new competitors, including some who may once have been our OEM suppliers or reseller customers. Increased competition and negative reaction from our OEM suppliers or reseller customers resulting from our expansion into new business areas may harm our business and operating results.

Compliance with changing regulation of corporate governance and public disclosure may result in additional expenses.

Changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, new Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, regulations and New York Stock Exchange rules, are creating uncertainty for companies such as ours. These new or changed laws, regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations in many cases due to their lack of specificity, and as a result, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing bodies, which could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and corporate governance practices. As a result, our efforts to comply with evolving laws, regulations and standards have resulted in, and are likely to continue to result in, increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities. In particular, our ongoing efforts to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the related regulations regarding our management’s required assessment

 

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of our internal control over financial reporting and our independent registered public accounting firm’s attestation of that assessment have required the commitment of significant financial and managerial resources. We expect these efforts to require the continued commitment of significant resources. If our efforts to comply with new or changed laws, regulations and standards differ from the activities intended by regulatory or governing bodies due to ambiguities related to practice, our reputation may be harmed.

While we believe that we currently have adequate internal control over financial reporting, we are exposed to risks from legislation requiring companies to evaluate those internal controls.

Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires our management to report on, and our independent registered public accounting firm to attest to, the effectiveness of our internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting. We completed an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2006, and we have an ongoing program to perform the system and process evaluation and testing necessary to continue to comply with these requirements. We expect to continue to incur increased expense and to devote additional management resources to Section 404 compliance. In the event that our chief executive officer, chief financial officer or independent registered public accounting firm determines that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective as defined under Section 404, investor perceptions and our reputation may be adversely affected and the market price of our stock could decline.

Changes to financial accounting standards may affect our results of operations and cause us to change our business practices.

We prepare our financial statements to conform to generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. These accounting principles are subject to interpretation by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or FASB, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the SEC and various bodies formed to interpret and create appropriate accounting policies. A change in those policies can have a significant effect on our reported results and may affect our reporting of transactions completed before a change is announced. Changes to those rules or the questioning of current practices may adversely affect our reported financial results or the way we conduct our business.

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

Our common stock has been subject to substantial price and volume fluctuations due to a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control.

Share prices and trading volumes for many distribution and assembly services service related companies fluctuate widely for a number of reasons, including some reasons which may be unrelated to their businesses or results of operations. This market volatility, as well as general domestic or international economic, market and political conditions, could materially adversely affect the price of our common stock without regard to our operating performance. In addition, our operating results may be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors. If this were to occur, the market price of our common stock would likely decrease.

Significant fluctuations in the market price of our common stock could result in securities class action claims against us, which could seriously harm our operating results.

Securities class action claims have been brought against companies in the past where volatility in the market price of that company’s securities has taken place. This kind of litigation could be very costly and divert our management’s attention and resources, and any adverse determination in this litigation could also subject us to significant liabilities, any or all of which could adversely affect our business and operating results.

Anti-takeover provisions in our certificate of incorporation may make it more difficult for someone to acquire us in a hostile takeover.

Our Board of Directors has the authority to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock and to determine the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting rights, of those shares without any further vote or action by our stockholders. The rights of the holders of our common stock will be subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of any preferred stock that we may issue in the future. The issuance of preferred stock, while providing flexibility in connection with possible acquisitions and other corporate purposes, could have the effect of making it more difficult for a third-party to acquire a majority of our outstanding voting shares.

 

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In addition, our certificate of incorporation contains certain provisions that, together with the ownership position of our officers, directors and their affiliates, could discourage potential takeover attempts and make attempts by stockholders to change management more difficult, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, our stock price and trading volume could decline.

The trading market for our common stock will depend on the research and reports that industry or securities analysts publish about us or our business. We do not have any control over these analysts. If one or more of the analysts who cover us downgrade our stock, our stock price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of our company or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline.

We are subject to additional rules and regulations as a public company, which will increase our administration costs which, in turn, could harm our operating results.

As a public company, we incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as rules subsequently implemented by the SEC, have required changes in corporate governance practices of public companies. In addition to final rules and rule proposals already made by the SEC, the New York Stock Exchange, has adopted revisions to its requirements for companies that are NYSE-listed. These rules and regulations have increased our legal and financial compliance costs, and made some activities more time consuming or costly. These rules and regulations could make it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may be required to accept reduced coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain coverage. These rules and regulations could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified members of our Board of Directors, particularly to serve on our audit committee, and qualified executive officers.

 

ITEM 6. Exhibits

 

10.1#    Offer Letter, dated as of March 23, 2007, by and among Thomas C. Alsborg and the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report filed on Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2007).
10.2    Master Supply Agreement, dated as of May 16, 2007, by and among Sun Microsystems Inc. and Sun Microsystems International B.V. and MiTAC International Corporation and the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report filed on Form 8-K filed on May 22, 2007).
31.1    Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1*    Statement of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).

# Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
* In accordance with Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of Regulation S-K and SEC Release Nos. 33-8238 and 34-47986, Final Rule: Management’s Reports on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Certification of Disclosure in Exchange Act Periodic Reports, the certifications furnished in Exhibit 32.1 hereto are deemed to accompany this Form 10-Q and will not be deemed “filed” for purpose of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Such certifications will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: July 9, 2007

 

SYNNEX Corporation
By:  

/s/ ROBERT T. HUANG

  Robert T. Huang
  Chief Executive Officer
By:  

/s/ THOMAS C. ALSBORG

  Thomas C. Alsborg
  Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number
  

Description of Document

10.1#    Offer Letter, dated as of March 23, 2007, by and among Thomas C. Alsborg and the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report filed on Form 8-K on March 23, 2007).
10.2    Master Supply Agreement dated as of May 16, 2007, by and among Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Sun Microsystems International B.V. and MiTAC International Corporation and the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report filed on Form 8-K on May 22, 2007).
31.1    Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1*    Statement of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).

# Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
* In accordance with Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of Regulation S-K and SEC Release Nos. 33-8238 and 34-47986, Final Rule: Management’s Reports on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Certification of Disclosure in Exchange Act Periodic Reports, the certifications furnished in Exhibit 32.1 hereto are deemed to accompany this Form 10-Q and will not be deemed “filed” for purpose of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Such certifications will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

 

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